Hauenstein steps into the CFO role at a critical junction for the company, which currently operates 320 facilities across 34 states and employs more than 7,500 people. His mandate includes overseeing financial operations and steering long-term strategic planning for a firm that has consistently earned national recognition for its workplace culture and market influence.

Prior to this appointment, Hauenstein served as Senior Vice President at Designer Brands, Inc., where he managed financial planning, investor relations, and procurement for DSW and the company's broader brand portfolio. His resume also includes a 12-year tenure at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where he held multiple executive leadership positions within the bank’s retail and operations divisions. 84 Lumber President Maggie Hardy cited his background in leading complex, high-performing organizations as a primary driver for the hire, noting that his expertise will be instrumental in defining the company’s growth trajectory for the coming decades.